22 Days Uganda Safari Adventure - Long Uganda Holiday

22 Days Uganda Safari Adventure – Long Uganda Holiday

The 22 days Uganda safari adventure involves exploring and experiencing Uganda’s most picturesque national parks with enormous wildlife species and breathtaking landscapes. On this exceptional Uganda wildlife safari, you will have opportunity to explore iconic tourist sites especially the mighty source of the Nile, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park and Mabamba Wetland.

This package allows you trek mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys and also get astonished by incredible sight over enormous wildlife species that make Uganda the premier wildlife safari destination. Your 22 days Uganda safari adventure will begin and end in Kampala.

What to expect on the 22 days Uganda safari adventure?

• Visit 6 picturesque national parks in Uganda
• Double gorilla trekking
• Chimpanzee habituation experience
• White water rafting
• Game viewing
• Stopover at Uganda Equator crossing

Brief itinerary of your 22 days Uganda safari adventure

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Kampala
Day 2: Drive to Jinja
Day 3: Travel from Jinja to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 4: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 5: Game drive and launch trip
Day 6: Drive from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 7: Chimpanzee habituation experience
Day 8: Crater walk and then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 9: Game drives and launch trip on Kazinga Channel
Day 10: Game drive along with Ishasha sector
Day 11: Game drive and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 12: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 13: Second gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 14: Drive from Bwindi to Mgahinga National Park
Day 15: Golden monkey tracking
Day 16: Connect to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 17: Guided nature walk at Lake Bunyonyi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 18: Game viewing and launch trip/boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park
Day 19: Bush walk and afternoon sunset game drive
Day 20: Drive back to Entebbe
Day 21: Bird watching in Mabamba Wetland
Day 22: Departure

Detailed itinerary of your 22 days Uganda safari adventure

Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe to Kampala

Meet your tour leader on arrival at Entebbe International Airport for a warm welcome and a quick briefing on what you should expect on your 22 days Uganda safari adventure. After, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kampala about 50kms drive in a comfortable 4×4 drive safari vehicle.
Where to stay in Kampala
• Luxury: Sheraton Hotel, Serena Hotel Kampala
• Mid-range: Protea Hotel, Cassia Lodge
• Budget: Excellent Hotel Kampala, Hotel Ruch

Day 2: Drive to Jinja

After an early morning cup of tea or coffee, check out of the hotel in Kampala and later, drive to Source of the Nile in Jinja, Eastern Uganda via the Kampala-Jinja highway. On the way, catch a glimpse at the magnificent Mabira Forest Reserve-one of the remaining tropical rainforests in Uganda-the pearl of Africa. Arrive early enough at Source of the Nile to take part in white water rafting experience. The white-water rafting adventure takes you through the scenic River Nile with a chance for you to challenge yourself with rapids.
Where to stay in Jinja
• Luxury: Nile Resort Hotel
• Mid-range: 2 Friends Guesthouse, Bilkon Hotel
• Budget: Surjio’s Pizzeria and Guesthouse, Explorers Camp Bujagali

Day 3: Travel from Jinja to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Have breakfast early in the morning and later, begin your journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary via the Kampala-Luweero-Masindi route. Arrive early enough to have lunch and after, you will have afternoon rhino tracking experience which won’t only reward you with astonishing sight at rhinos but also a variety of bird species. After, you will get to Amuka Safari Lodge for dinner and night stay.

Day 4: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, check out of Amuka Safari Lodge and drive to Murchison Falls National Park a home to enormous wildlife species and the world’s powerful Murchison Falls. Murchison Falls National Park is set in Northwestern Uganda and today, you will embark on afternoon game drive. This is for you to explore different wildlife species including elephants, buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, birds and many more. After, drive back to the lodge to relax, dine and spend a night.
Where to stay in Murchison Falls National Park
• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Fort Murchison, Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp

Day 5: Game drive and launch trip

Begin your day with breakfast and after, you will have a morning game drive via the Northern circuit of Murchison Falls National Park. A game drive along this part of the park takes about 3 to 4 hours and it lets you catch a glimpse at varied wildlife species including among others buffaloes, African bush elephants, lions, Rothschild giraffes, warthogs, antelopes, leopards, and many others. Get back to the lodge to enjoy lunch and in the afternoon, you will embark on a launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls. This is an exceptional water sports experience that allows you to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, water birds, and many other wildlife species. At Baker’s rock, disembark and hike to the top of Murchison Falls which squeezes itself in a narrow gorge at a narrow gorge of about 7 meters prior plunging about 43 meters.
Where to stay in Murchison Falls National Park
• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Fort Murchison, Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Budget: Red Chili Rest Camp

Day 6: Drive from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and later, drive to Kibale Forest National Park which is in Western Uganda. This park is 795 square kilometers and inhabits about 13 primate species including 1500 chimpanzees, red tailed monkeys, red colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys. You will have lunch in Fort Portal and later, drive to Kibale Forest National Park.
Where to stay in Kibale Forest National Park
• Luxury: Ndali Lodge, Primate Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge
• Mid-range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, Kibale Forest Camp
• Budget: Chimps Nest

Day 7: Chimpanzee habituation experience

After a hefty cup of tea or coffee, drive to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a briefing on chimpanzee habituation experience. Chimpanzee habituation is the process in which chimpanzees are made to get used to human presence and this usually takes about 2 years less or more. This is a whole day primate experience and you will spend 4 hours exploring their behaviors, take their pictures. Return to the lodge to relax, dine and spend a night.
Where to stay in Kibale Forest National Park
• Luxury: Ndali Lodge, Primate Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge
• Mid-range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, Kibale Forest Camp
• Budget: Chimps Nest

Day 8: Crater walk and then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today, you will be served with breakfast and after, you will embark on Crater walk while enjoying the breathtaking view of tea and banana plantation. Hike to a spot which gets you clear view over the 3 scenic crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountain ranges and surrounding areas. After, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for about 3 hours. You will embark on sunset game drive to enjoy an amazing view over diverse wildlife and the sun as it sets.
Where to stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp
• Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge
• Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages, Mweya Hostel

Day 9: Game drives and launch trip on Kazinga Channel

After a hefty breakfast, you will set off for a morning game drive via Kasenyi Plains on the Northern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This is a 3-4-hour wildlife experience and it allows you to explore the diversity of wildlife species including African bush elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions, birds, warthogs, antelopes and exceptional view of the landscapes. Later, drive back to the lodge to have lunch and in the afternoon, you will have an afternoon launch trip along Kazinga Channel. The afternoon launch or boat cruise allows you to explore several water birds, hippos, crocodiles and many other wildlife species.
Where to stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp
• Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge
• Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages, Mweya Hostel

Day 10: Game drive along Ishasha sector

Following breakfast early in the morning, you will drive to the Ishasha area in the Southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will check into the lodge to relax and to have lunch. In the afternoon, you will set off for sunset game drive which gets you a chance to see the tree-climbing lions plus several bird species.
Where to stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Ishasha Wilderness Camp
• Bush Lodge, Enganzi Game Lodge
• Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages, Mweya Hostel

Day 11: Game drive and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After your cup of tea or coffee, you will have an early morning game drive where you will catch a glimpse at the tree climbing lions and many other species of wildlife. Later, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and at Savanna Resort, you will have lunch. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to check in at the lodge of your choice.
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
• Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
• Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Nshongi Camp

Day 12: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up to have breakfast and after, with your bottled drinking water and packed lunch, you will join other visitors for a morning briefing on gorilla trekking rules and regulations. Gorilla treks in Bwindi begin from Ruhija, Rushaga, Nkuringo or Buhoma region. You will be assigned to one gorilla family to trek in a group of 8 visitors and at 8:00am, the park ranger guide will accompany you to search for mountain gorillas. This will take you about 2 to 6 hours which also covers about one hour of magical encounter.
After return to the lodge to rest and in the evening, you will pay a visit to Batwa community for cultural experience.
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
• Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
• Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Nshongi Camp

Day 13: Second gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will gather at Bwindi park headquarters for briefing on the rules and regulations for gorilla trekking. Today, you will trek a different gorilla family from that you trekked the previous day.
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
• Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
• Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Nshongi Camp

Day 14: Drive from Bwindi to Mgahinga National Park

Have breakfast and later, drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park-Uganda’s smallest national park and a home to both mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Arrive early enough and embark on hiking experience at Mount Gahinga for you to have breathtaking view of surrounding areas and also spot out distinct bird species.
Where to stay in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
• Luxury: Mount Gahinga Lodge
• Mid-range: Mucha Hotel Kisoro, Travelers Rest Hotel Kisoro
• Budget: Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp, Kisoro Tourist Hotel

Day 15: Golden monkey tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, gather at Ntebeko park headquarters for briefing on golden monkey tracking rules and regulations. Golden monkey tracking isn’t only about viewing the golden monkeys but also for you to see variety of bird species.
Where to stay in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
• Luxury: Mount Gahinga Lodge
• Mid-range: Mucha Hotel Kisoro, Travelers Rest Hotel Kisoro
• Budget: Amajambere Iwacu Community Camp, Kisoro Tourist Hotel

Day 16: Connect to Lake Bunyonyi

Wake up and enjoy your cup of tea or coffee and after, drive to Lake Bunyonyi-one of Africa’s scenic and deepest lakes with over 29 beautiful islands. In the afternoon, you will embark on canoe ride to one of the islands while enjoying incredible sights at diverse bird species and the lake’s exceptional beauty.
Where to stay in Lake Bunyonyi
• Luxury: Birdnest@Lake Bunyonyi Resort
• Mid-range: Bunyonyi Safari Resort, Lake Bunyonyi Eco-Resort
• Budget: Bushara Island Camp

Day 17: Guided nature walk at Lake Bunyonyi and drive to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you will embark on guided nature walks around Lake Bunyonyi. Later, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover in Mbarara Town for lunch. Thereafter, drive to the park where you will set off for sunset game drive.
Where to stay in Lake Mburo National Park
• Luxury: Mantana Tented Camp, Mihingo Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Arcadia Cottages Mburo, Mburo Safari Lodge
• Basic: Eagle’s Nest Mburo, Rwonyo Rest Camp

Day 18: Game viewing and launch trip/boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park

Following an early morning breakfast, set off for morning game drive for you to see the Rothschild giraffes, zebras, impalas, buffaloes, elands, bird species and many more. After return to have lunch and in the afternoon, you have a launch trip via Lake Mburo for you to catch a glimpse at water birds, hippos, crocodiles and many other wildlife species.
Where to stay in Lake Mburo National Park
• Luxury: Mantana Tented Camp, Mihingo Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Arcadia Cottages Mburo, Mburo Safari Lodge
• Basic: Eagle’s Nest Mburo, Rwonyo Rest Camp

Day 19: Bush walk and afternoon sunset game drive

Start your day with an early morning breakfast and later, embark on a guided nature walk. Guided nature walks in Lake Mburo National Park take you through various sites-from Rwonyo, you will visit the salt lick that also rewards you with astonishing sights over diverse wildlife species that confine here. The evening will be spent on sunset game drive for you to catch a glimpse at different wildlife species including zebras, Rothschild giraffes, antelopes, birds, and many others.
Where to stay in Lake Mburo National Park
• Luxury: Mantana Tented Camp, Mihingo Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Arcadia Cottages Mburo, Mburo Safari Lodge
• Basic: Eagle’s Nest Mburo, Rwonyo Rest Camp

Day 20: Drive back to Entebbe

Have breakfast and later, check out of the lodge ready to embark on the return journey to Entebbe.
Where to stay in Entebbe
• Mid-range: Protea Hotel Entebbe
• Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel
• Budget: African roots guesthouse Entebbe

Day 21: Bird watching in Mabamba Wetland

After early morning breakfast, set off to catch up with a boat to start your birding tour on Mabamba Wetland. This involves identifying different bird species like shoebill stork, black egrets, black-faced rufous warblers, goliath heron, lesser jacana, orange weaver, papyrus gonoleks, red-shouldered cuckoo shrike, white-throated bee-eater, wood sandpiper, yellow fronted tinkerbird, yellow-billed kite, speckled mouse bird, grey parrot, grey woodpecker, blue swallow, crowned hornbill, Hammerkop to mention but a few.

Where to stay in Entebbe
• Mid-range: Protea Hotel Entebbe
• Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel
• Budget: African roots guesthouse Entebbe

Day 22: Departure

Have breakfast early in the morning and later, check out of the hotel ready to drive to Entebbe International Airport to catch up with your flight back home.
End of your 22 days Uganda safari adventure

22 days Uganda safari adventure includes

• Gorilla permits
• Rhino tracking
• Park entry fees
• Boat cruise
• White water rafting
• All the listed safari activities in the travel plan except the optional ones
• Relevant government taxes
• Bottled drinking water

22 days Uganda safari adventure excludes

• Uganda visa fees
• Tips
• Laundry services
• Telephone calls
• Hotel fees
• Optional activities
• Cigarettes